From John Jay (unpublished)
Office for foreign Affairs 8th March 1785
Dear Sir

This will be delivered to you by Paul Randall Esqr. whose Father is a respectable Merchant of this City, and together with all his Family espoused the american Side of the Question during the late War. Permit me to recommend this Gentleman to your friendly Attention, and be assured that I am with great Respect and Esteem—Dear Sir Your obliged and obedient Servant

John Jay

p.s. I have taken the Liberty of addressing to you a parcel containing between three and four pounds of Green (bayberry) wax which I beg the honor of you to send with my Compliments to Abbé de Chalut—Mr. Randal is so obliging as to take Charge of it—
His Excellency Doctr. Franklin
Addressed: The Honble / Doctor Franklin / minister plenipotentiary of the United States / at the Court of France / Passy
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